Opinion

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s “Colonised” Rant Is Billionaire Fear-Porn at Its Worst

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has triggered a political and public backlash after claiming the United Kingdom has been “colonised by immigrants” in a Sky News interview, citing population figures that do not match official data. His remarks were condemned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as “offensive and wrong”, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves called them “disgusting”. The episode has drawn further scrutiny due to Ratcliffe’s Monaco residency, his public influence through Manchester United ownership, and the broader impact of wealthy figures injecting far-right rhetoric into already strained immigration debates.

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Jim Ratcliffe claimed the UK has been “colonised by immigrants”, using inflammatory language and inaccurate figures that sparked widespread condemnation.

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